Leader Dogs

In 1939 (3) Lions established Leader Dogs for the Blind to train guide dogs to empower people who are blind, visually impaired or Deaf-Blind. Lions have acted as the backbone of Leader Dog since its inception. Lions Clubs throughout the world support Leader Dog for the blind in many capacities:

Lions have supported Leader Dog from the beginning raising $2,434,496 for the Campaign for the Canine Development Center
Identified people in their community who could benefit from Leader Dog’s services
Assisted our clients in filling out applications and spread information about our programs throughout their hometowns and Districts
Acted as Leader Dog Chair in their District
Becoming a puppy raiser or hosting one of our breeding stock dogs
Serving on the Board of Trustees

Silver Hill Lion Club’s Lion Lois Barb is District 22C’s Leader Dog Chair along with her husband PDG Rich Barb are now raising their 11th Leader Dog puppy, Pippen. Below is a list of all the puppies raised by Lion Lois and PDG Rich and their current occupation:

Harper

2020-2021

Leader Dog Harper returned to Leader Dogs for the Blind Nov 1, 2021. Harper was truly loved by the Barbs and they wish her the best in her transition.